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Post by aitch on Jul 4, 2024 10:46:10 GMT
Due to reporting restrictions (until 22:00), the BBC Live reporting is going with 'Dogs at Polling Stations'. And the odd politician... |
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Post by El Sid on Jul 4, 2024 11:08:47 GMT
...And the odd politician... Is there any other type?...  |
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Post by dreampolice on Jul 4, 2024 11:10:53 GMT
The deed is done. Let us just hope Esther McWitchface has the removal men on standby.
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Post by daves on Jul 4, 2024 11:14:46 GMT
Voted, now let's hope for a Lib Dem opposition.
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Post by peterba on Jul 4, 2024 13:41:30 GMT
An uncharacteristically deep dive into policy matters by the Beeb, Steve.  |
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Post by peterba on Jul 4, 2024 13:59:37 GMT
Voted, now let's hope for a Lib Dem opposition.
Agreed, Dave. And perhaps it's on the cards..... in a nearby town, this morning, I noticed a 'For Sale' sign outside the local Conservative Association building.
Maybe this is the latest manifestation of Tories using 'inside information'.....  |
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Post by peterba on Jul 4, 2024 14:01:34 GMT
Let us just hope Esther McWitchface has the removal men on standby.
If she hasn't, I'm more than willing to phone them for her. Always ready to help. |
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Post by JohnY on Jul 4, 2024 14:09:37 GMT
The polling station was much busier than it was for the East Midlands mayoral elections at about the same time of day.
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Post by aitch on Jul 4, 2024 14:14:07 GMT
An uncharacteristically deep dive into policy matters by the Beeb, Steve. So far it also includes snakes, horses and chickens. Well, one of each, actually. But you get the idea... |
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Post by zou on Jul 4, 2024 15:54:13 GMT
An uncharacteristically deep dive into policy matters by the Beeb, Steve. So far it also includes snakes, horses and chickens. Well, one of each, actually. But you get the idea... 3 Tories, not very balanced... |
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Post by zou on Jul 4, 2024 17:35:03 GMT
Off to put a twitter in the box for my candidate. I refuse to call it X.
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Post by willien on Jul 4, 2024 17:48:57 GMT
Polling station very quiet when I voted at the back of two.
Escaped unmolested. The aged church woman trying to point people down a side corridor to buy bacon rolls - just after lunchtime?- did not push it. The aged wifie (looked like a Tory to me) trying to do an exit poll took my ignoring her presence as a warning off.
There are advantages in looking like an Albanian Mafiosi in a black leather jacket. Well meaning but potentially irritating old ladies are scared to mess with you.
Half as century of scowl perfecting possibly helps as well.
Now, if I can only freak out the Jehova's Witnesses and Mor[m]ons...
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Post by andy on Jul 4, 2024 18:14:32 GMT
My photo ID didn't come in time. Applied middle of last month since we couldn't find my photo driving licence (SWMBO has looked for it too).
Not going down to register as someone turned away for not having photo ID.
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Post by zou on Jul 4, 2024 19:43:41 GMT
I've been umming and ahhing about whether or not to do predictions... I saw a poll earlier today that said Labour 38/39%, Tory 21%, Reform 17% (all give or take, I can't find it now to check). If accurate that implies that virtually all of the 'lost' Tory votes are going to Reform, and maybe a few to other parties. It is fairly clear that nobody is enthused by the kid starver's offer, but he stands to win an election on less of the vote than Corbyn got whilst losing...
So, predictions?
*Labour win, 75 seat majority or thereabouts
*SNP retain majority of Scottish seats but see a shift toward Labour
*Reform fewer than 10 seats
*Lib Dems not the official opposition
*At least 2 front bench Tories to lose their seats (Rishi would be hilarious but I think he may just about hold on)
*Jeremy Corbyn to hold Islington
Anyone else care to make some predictions?
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Post by geoffr on Jul 4, 2024 19:51:50 GMT
I've been umming and ahhing about whether or not to do predictions... I saw a poll earlier today that said Labour 38/39%, Tory 21%, Reform 17% (all give or take, I can't find it now to check). If accurate that implies that virtually all of the 'lost' Tory votes are going to Reform, and maybe a few to other parties. It is fairly clear that nobody is enthused by the kid starver's offer, but he stands to win an election on less of the vote than Corbyn got whilst losing... So, predictions? *Labour win, 75 seat majority or thereabouts *SNP retain majority of Scottish seats but see a shift toward Labour *Reform fewer than 10 seats *Lib Dems not the official opposition *At least 2 front bench Tories to lose their seats (Rishi would be hilarious but I think he may just about hold on) *Jeremy Corbyn to hold Islington Anyone else care to make some predictions? This really is a “it doesn’t matter who you vote for, the government still get in” election. Lots of “promises” that can’t/won’t be kept and we drift along with the flow. None of the parties inspires anything much. |
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